“That of course. And by the way, have you the money and jewels safe?”
“All secure.”
“Oh Lyon! I brought this for you, and I had better give it to you at once, lest I should forget it,” put in Captain Pendleton, passing over to Mr. Berners a large roll of gold coins.
“But my dear Pendleton—”
“Oh, nonsense! take them. I can reimburse myself from the revenues of Black Hall. Am I not to have the freedom of that fine estate?”
“Very true,” answered Mr. Berners, pocketing the money.
“And now, are we ready?” inquired the Captain.
“Quite,” answered Mr. and Mrs. Berners at once.
“Then let us start at once,” advised the Captain, setting the example by taking up Sybil’s large travelling bag.
Lyon Berners carried his portmanteau on one arm, while he gave his other to his wife.